Template:TOCRight Template:Notice Important: This page will be used to document my personal mods over and above my Custom Installation of STEP.
Prerequisites
- My Custom STEP Install or similar.
- Script Dragon
Tools Used
- Mod Organizer v0.11.7 (Guide) - Manages, Tracks, and Sorts my mods.
- Wrye Bash v300 Standalone (Guide) - Creates Bash Patches.
- BOSS v2.1.0 (Video) - Orders Mods Properly.
- DDSOpt v0.8.0Pre3 (Settings) - Optimizes textures and extracts BSAs.
Skyrim.ini Tweaks
Projectile Tweak
This tweak allows you to shoot targets further away.
Add the following under [Actor]:
fVisibleNavmeshMoveDist=12288.0000
Cart Tweaks
This tweak improves how carts drive around the world... good for the intro sequence and scenic carriages.
Add the following:
[Cart]
fWheelAngDamp=0.1100
fMass=240.0000
fFriction=100.0000
fGravMult=7.0000
Ranged Killmove Tweaks
This tweak increases ranged killmove change to 100, obviously configure how you like it.
Add the following:
[VATS]
fVATSCastingAfterKillDelay=1.2000
uVATSRangedPercentSneak=100
uVATSRangedPercentGlobal=100
bVATSIgnoreProjectileTest=0
bVATSAllowNoKill=0
bVATSMultipleCombatants=1
bVATSForceRanged=1
SkyrimPrefs.ini Tweaks
Z-Fighting Fix
I highly recommend reading and applying a Z-Fighting Fix.
Mod Installation
As with my custom STEP install, I install in category groups when possible rather than a set order with the following priority:
Utilities -> Bug Fixes -> World Meshes/Textures -> Effects -> Sound -> UI -> Actor Meshes/Textures -> Animations -> Equipment Meshes/Textures -> Gameplay Changes -> Content
Obviously, these categories are not always exclusive (textures included with meshes, etc). All mods are in LOOSE file format rather than BSA where available.
Utilities
TBD
Bug Fixes
Argonian Decapitation Fix v1.0
Notes: None.
Female Vampires Have Fangs v0.1
Notes: None.
Friendly Guard Helmets v1.2
Notes: Use "x2048" optional only. This allows guard head decapitations as well as shows guard faces.
World Meshes / Textures
101 Bugs HD v4.1
Notes: User 83Willows banned from the Nexus for 60 days. If you have this mod, use it.
Better Embers v1.0
Notes: Fixes the purple coloration of embers provided in TPC.
Birds of Skyrim v0.6.5
Notes: None.
Convenient Horses - Unique Frost
Notes: None.
Deadly Dragons - Bellyaches Vanilla Dragon Texture Replacer
Notes: Use optional file only!
Pets of Skyrim v0.3.1
Notes: None.
Soul Gems Differ - Full and Empty v1.4
Notes: Use Optional Soul Fragments with regular esp and the following settings:
Petty, Lesser, Common (Normal Glow):
Empty: Purple - Sparkle Full: Purple - All Purple
Greater, Grand (Blue Glow):
Empty: Blue - Ice Full: Blue - Aura
Black (Red Glow):
Empty: Black Soul - with hints of red Full: Black Soul - Bloody
Selections based on vanilla game with better textures. Overwrites TPC selections.
Effects
Footprints v0.4
Notes: None.
Get Snowy v4.1
Notes: If you need to brawl in the snow, remove the spell effect then re-add it.
Lightning During Thunder Storms v18.0
Notes: This mod is packed wrong, move the esp into the data folder.
Sound
Realistic Werewolves - Werewolf Sound Overhaul v1.4
Notes: Use "Feral" version.
UI
Immersive HUD - iHUD v2.0alpha1
Notes: None.
Actor Meshes / Textures
Apachii Skyhair v1.4
Notes: Also install female hair add-on and khajiit fix.
HQ Eyebrows v1.2
Notes: Use "Ultra Light" version.
Improved Eyes Skyrim v6.2
Notes: Use "Improved Eyes - Dawnguard" only. (i.e. "Special Race")
All in One Face v5.0b
Notes: Use "All in One Face v4_0b Face Pack for UNP body" and "All in One Face DawnGuard v5_0a Female Vamp for UNP".
DIMONIZED UNP Female Body v1.51
Notes: Use "BASE Main Body" version. Don't forget to download v1.51 texture pack and install texture of your choice. I recommend "Strip".
UNP Blessed Body v2.2
Notes: Use "UNPB-BBP v2-2x Pack Fixed" version.
UNP Fitness Body v2.3
Notes: Use "Main Body", "Main Body - Less Abs", or Main Body - No Abs" based on your preference. I use "Main Body".
Better Males v2.3.2
Notes: Use "Faces - GeonoxFacesWithoutBeard" and "Nudes - FavoredSoulMeshes". Selection options in packages as you like.
Dagi-Raht Khajiit Race (Body Textures Only) v2.1.7
Notes: Download main package.
We will be using this custom race's textures as our default Khajiit textures as UNP/Better Males do not provide beast race skins.
Three versions are available inside the archive: Normal, Spots, and Stripes.
Extract the following files from BASE INSTALL\Data\Textures\Actors\Character\Dagi\Female\:
femalehands.dds femalehands_msn.dds femalehands_s.dds
Extract the following files from BASE INSTALL\Data\Textures\Actors\Character\Dagi\Male\:
bodymale_s.dds handsmale.dds handsmale_msn.dds
Extract the following files from UNP compatibility\Base\Data\Textures\Actors\Character\Dagi\Female\:
femalebody.dds femalebody_msn.dds femalebody_s.dds
(Optional) Extract the following file from spots(UNP compatibility\Spots\Data\Textures\Actors\Character\Dagi\Female\) or stripes(UNP compatibility\Stripes\Data\Textures\Actors\Character\Dagi\Female\):
femalebody.dds
Then extract the following files from Better Males compatibility\(optional: Spots/Stripes)\Data\Textures\actors\character\Dagi\Male\:
bodymale.dds bodymale_msn.dds
(Optional) Extract the following file from spots(Better Males compatibility\Spots\Data\Textures\actors\character\Dagi\Male\) or stripes(Better Males compatibility\Stripes\Data\Textures\actors\character\Dagi\Male\).
bodymale.dds
Now, create an archive with the following contents using the extracted files above and install:
textures\actors\character\khajiitfemale\femalebody.dds textures\actors\character\khajiitfemale\femalebody_msn.dds textures\actors\character\khajiitfemale\femalebody_s.dds textures\actors\character\khajiitfemale\femalehands.dds textures\actors\character\khajiitfemale\femalehands_msn.dds textures\actors\character\khajiitfemale\femalehands_s.dds textures\actors\character\khajiitmale\bodymale.dds textures\actors\character\khajiitmale\bodymale_msn.dds textures\actors\character\khajiitmale\bodymale_s.dds textures\actors\character\khajiitmale\handsmale.dds textures\actors\character\khajiitmale\handsmale_msn.dds
UNP Khajiit and Argonian Hotfix v1
Notes: Use "UNP Argonian Hotfix" only.
Tales of Lycanthropy - Werewolf Overhaul v1.5
Notes: Use "02 New Werewolf Model and Textures - The Howling" only for now.
Underworld Dawnguard v1.0
Notes: Use "Underworld Dawnguard - Werewolf - Dark Lycan Eyes" main file only.
Animations
Dual Wield Blocking Animations v1.0
Notes: For use with Dual Wield Parrying.
Feminine Running and New Dash Animation v1.0
Notes: Use "Feminime Running Animation v1-0b BBP-Pack" main file and "Skyrim Sprint Animation" optional.
Victoria High Heel Walk Animation with BBP v1.0c
Notes: Use "Less Exaggerated Style" main file.
Custom Skeleton Files v1.0
Notes: Use "Neovalen Custom Skeleton Pack 1" main file. This will allow BBP with realistic ragdolls.
Equipment Meshes/Textures
Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows v3
Notes: Install Closer Crossbow Bolts UNP version.
Dawnguard Crossbow Explosive Bolts Visualized v1.0.1
Notes: Currently the new bolt quivers are not close to the body, I've put in a compatibility patch request with both authors of this and closer quivers.
Accingite Vos - Shields HQ Retextures v1.0
Notes: None.
Daedric Armor and Weapon Improvement v2.5.5
Notes: Use "Blood Lite" version. Remove the following files to prevent overwrite of "Thinner Weapon Blades" and "Closer Quivers and Longer Arrows" from STEP:
meshes/weapons/daedric/1stpersondaedricbattleaxe.nif meshes/weapons/daedric/1stpersondaedricdagger.nif meshes/weapons/daedric/1stpersondaedricgreatsword.nif meshes/weapons/daedric/1stpersondaedricsword.nif meshes/weapons/daedric/1stpersondaedricwaraxe.nif meshes/weapons/daedric/daedricarrow.nif meshes/weapons/daedric/daedricarrowprojectile.nif
Dark Nemesis Armor - Ebony Reincarnation v1.1
Notes: Use replacer version.
UNP Female Armors v1.6
Notes: None.
UNP Dawnguard Armors v1.5
Notes: Install UNPB version.
UNPB-BBP Barkeeper v1.0
Notes: Install "BBP Barkeeper", "BBP Chef", "BBP Tavern Wench", and "Wedding Sandals".
UNPB-BBP Forsworn Armor v1.0
Notes: Install "ForswornArmor-UNPB-BBP Full Outfit" optional file only.
aMidianBorn Iron and Banded Armors v2
Notes: None.
aMidianBorn Leather Armor v1
Notes: None.
aMidianBorn Steel Armor v01b
Notes: None.
aMidianBorn Steel Plate Armor v1
Notes: Use "Chainmail" version.
aMidianBorn Elven Armor v1
Notes: Use "Elven Gold" version.
Deadly Serious Shrouded Armor v2.6
Notes: None.
Elegant Vampire Armor - Dawnguard v2.2
Notes: None.
Millenia Weapon Retexture Project v0.10a
Notes: None.
Shield of Ysgramor v1
Notes: None.
Cloaks of Skyrim v1.0
Notes: Use Cloaks.esp only.
Winter Is Coming - Cloaks v2.1b
Notes: Install also "Cloaks of Skyrim Patch" optional.
Bandolier - Bags and Pouches v1.101
Notes: Also install Vampire Hotfix(Use reduced weight esp included).
Bandolier - Dawnguard v1.0
Notes: None.
Gameplay Changes
ABT - Arrows and Bolt Tweaks v3.0
Notes: Use "ABT - Progressive Damage (with Nord Hero Arrow)" and "ABT - Recover +25% Arrows and Bolts".
Alternate Start - Live Another Life v2.1.3
Notes: None.
Bat Travel Vampire Power v2.0a
Notes: None.
Bottle That Blood v1.07
Notes: None.
Better Vampires v5.61
Notes: None.
Dual Wield Parrying v2.41
Notes: Use "ScriptDragon" esp only. I configure to use middle mouse (0x04).
Extensible Follower Framework v3.5.6
Notes: None.
Predator Vision - Vampire and Werewolves v0.91b
Notes: None.
Scary Vampire Lord and Werewolf v1.0
Notes: Use "Scary Werewolf - No Explosion" only.
Scenic Carriages v1.2a
Notes: None.
Skyrim -Community- Uncapper v1.13.3.0
Notes: None.
Tales of Lycanthropy - Werewolf Overhaul v1.5
Notes: Use both modules.
The Dance of Death - A Killmove Mod v3.2DG
Notes: None.
Vampire Lords and Werewolves Can Loot and Activate v2.0
Notes: Use "WW and VL Activation plus Map Feature" only.
Wearable Lanterns - Lanterns for Caravans Add-On v1.0
Notes: None.
Wearable Lanterns - Candle Lanterns of the North Add-On v1.0
Notes: None.
Werewolf Perks Expanded - Dawnguard v1.51
Notes: None.
Content
Immersive Patrols v0.9.8
Notes: Use 1 x Civil War, Bandits, Travelers, and Werewolves.
The 418th Step v1.2
Notes: None.
Final Steps
Now that mod installation is completed, we only have a few steps left to do.
Step 1: Run BOSS
This will order your esp/esm files properly to run in the game. My load order from BOSS/WB is as follows: TBD
Step 2: Activate ESPs / Create Bashed Patch
Start Wrye Bash and right click on the Bashed Patch, 0.esp and select "Rebuild Patch". Click skip for any pop ups calling to deactivate mods. Make sure only the Leveled Lists check box is checked, do NOT merge Patches or Alias Mod Names. This will merge the leveled lists from the installed mods so there are no conflicts.
Step 3: Enjoy!
Your done, have fun!
